Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
1944.39
Date:
1864
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 22.2 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: "PRESENTED/ to/ Jas. P. Fagan, Esqe. Supt./ by the Officers of the/ State Emigrant Refuge/ and Hospital, Wards Island, N.Y./ as a testimonial of thier respect. New Years Day 1865." in script
stamped: on the base: "TIFFANY & CO/ 65
Description:
Wrought silver standing presentation bowl; deep, circular, bowl-shaped body repoussé chased all over with an alternating flower and leaf design; flared, scalloped rim with engraved foliated design on the inside and an applied feathered rim; center of bowl engraved, "PRESENTED/ to/ Jas. P. Fagan, Esqe. Supt./ by the Officers of the/ State Emigrant Refuge/ and Hospital, Wards Island, N.Y./ as a testimonial of their respect. New Years Day 1865." in script; seated on a scalloped, circular pedestal with a beaded knop and all over repoussé chased foliate designs; feathered footring; makers' marks stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
Presented to James P. Fagan, Superintendent of the State Emigrant Refuge and Hospital on Wards Island, as a testimonial of respect by his colleagues.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Florence Rogers Dietrich
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
